Whether it’s a sparkling or rosé to serve as an aperitif, dry white to pair with your veggie dishes, or an aromatic red to match your spring lamb, Tesco has the perfect selection. Peter Morrell has a preview

Cloudy Bay Pelorus – £24

Pelorus is produced from a blend of 70% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir grapes grown in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. A blend from selected vintages, Pelorus exhibits all the hallmarks of chardonnay based sparkling wine; fresh and apple crisp, under pinned by yeast complexity.

The pale straw colour and aromas of ripe citrus fruits indicate the chardonnay origins of Pelorus NV. A bouquet of apple and lemon complements fresh bready notes derived from two years bottle ageing on lees. The deliciously crisp palate displays toasty, creamy complexity, enhanced by a lingering nutty finish.

The deliciously crisp palate displays toasty, creamy complexity, enhanced by a lingering nutty finish.

Tesco Low Alcohol Sparkling Wine – £2.75

This zesty sparkling white, made from Spanish Sauvignon Blanc grapes, is full of ripe citrus flavours. We use an innovate technology called `spinning cone´that gently removes the alcohol creating a great tasting drink with less than 0.5% alcohol. Do not store at high temperatures or shake the bottle. Open with care. Goes with Grilled chicken or fish.

Tesco Finest Provence Rosé – £9

Delicious stone fruit flavours are balanced with notes of fresh strawberries and redcurrants to create this crisp, delicate and dry wine with its signature pale pink colour. Pairs perfectly with seafood and antipasti.

This elegant and refreshing Provence Rose is carefully sourced from coastal vineyards that spend the year basking in the Mediterranean sun.

Sourced from specially selected vineyards close to the sunny Mediterranean coast, this pale pink Provence rosé is elegant and refreshing with fresh redcurrant and strawberry fruit flavours. Perfect with seafood and antipasti.

Tesco Finest Rioja Reserva – £8.50

Peter Morrell, Editor comments “I have tasted the Vina del Cura 2016 Rioja, it’s from the award winning Baron de Ley winery. Tempranillo grapes used to make this wine are hand-harvested, and after fermentation it is aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 16 months. It pours a deep ruby colour, indicative of its depth and character. The bouquet is a basketful of fruit aromas – blackberry, blackcurrant, dark plum, and hunts of vanilla. On the palate the fruit flavours are joined by oak, stronger vanilla spice, and tobacco flavours. The tannins are well structured making the wine very smooth. The finish is long, fruity, and persistent.

“This wine would make the ideal companion for slow roasted lamb shoulder, steaks, and casseroles, and it’s remarkable value for money.”

Tesco Finest Barolo – £17

Aged in oak casks for 18 months, there is delicacy and power in this complex red. Its signature Nebbiolo grapes, with their subtle perfume and strong tannins, create a bouquet of ripe fruit, sweet spices and just a hint of vanilla. Match with beef stew or mushroom risotto.

Subtle perfume and strong tannins, create a bouquet of ripe fruit, sweet spices and just a hint of vanilla

Ascheri Gavi – £13

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An elegant, crisp, dry white wine made from cortese grapes that were grown on the hillsides of Italy’s famous piedmont region.

The wine is light and fresh with hints of lemon and grapefruit on the palate and a long, mineral finish.

Perfect when served chilled as an aperitif, it is also the ideal match for shellfish, chicken or pork dishes. Especially those with citrus-based sauces. serve at 10-12°.

Mount Impey Single Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – £12

Mt Impey (1448m) is the highest point of a 2000ha biodiversity reserve established by the Holdaway family, on land they own in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. The reserve’s vast natural landscape provides a habitat for many endangered species, including the New Zealand Eastern Falcon.

By purchasing this wine, produced by the Holdaway family, you are helping support ongoing management of the reserve and its unique biodiversity.

Lateral Chilean Chardonnay – £3.99

From the heart of Chile, Lateral wines are a celebration of craft, culture and great taste. This delicious Chardonnay is dry, yet fresh and fruity; brimming with the tastes and aromas of ripe tropical fruit and light buttery notes. Enjoy with fish or rich poultry dishes.